Have been wondering about this paper from Pith for ages, so really do appreciate you demonstrating it here !! It was great to see you using so many different mixed media products ….truly a visual feast !! Thank you, Katie ! 🤩
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Aaah thanks so much, Sheila! So glad you enjoyed it and also found it helpful to see what it can take 🥰
@Eovielle5 ай бұрын
Just a side note: Royal Talens also has white paper versions (the cork ones). Thanks for sharing this video, I can't wait to see what else you are going to create in this sketchbook! :)
@lawsdraws5 ай бұрын
Whuuuut? I had no idea! I’ve never seen a cork cover version 😮
@eviedivadoodles5 ай бұрын
Oh no, the more people discover them, the fewer of them there are for us! 😆
@lawsdraws5 ай бұрын
@@eviedivadoodles I’m sorry, I am a sketchbook addict, I must investigate immediately! 😂
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰 I think I need to test the white paper version and compare - I've heard some artists say that it's not the same and can't handle as much media!
@Eovielle5 ай бұрын
@@KatieMoody I must admit I didn't try it yet as I'm still filling two ivory paper ones, but I look forward to that investigation video! :)
@MartevanSanten-dy2wg5 ай бұрын
I’m currently using a square Ohuhu mixed media sketchbook (21 x 22,1 cm) and really enjoy it. It takes watercolour quite well.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I've heard good things about Ohuhu!
@JRose-zk1ni5 ай бұрын
That was beautiful Katie!!! Even though the paper buckled, the mix of colours was sooooo autumnal ( did I spell that correctly?..lol). It was very mysterious too , very halloweeny. This was really a fun video. I love too, how you keep stressing to have fun - I really think that's KEY!! Thank you or for this informative and FUN video!! 🙂. Have a super week and I'll see you next week!
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Aah thank you! Haha yes I was definitely channeling autumnal vibes in this one! Fun is the key - it's what keeps us creating! Thanks for all your wonderful support 🥰
@liz-anna23655 ай бұрын
I love how you layered so many different media on these pages! The buckling doesn’t bother me but I’m not as keen on how it handles the watercolours.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, it did take a lot! I'll definitely be reaching for my other sketchbooks when I want to use watercolour as my main medium 😊
@riverAmazonNZ5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! I still haven’t found my ideal sketchbook so I’ve ended up with several on the go at once, for different media types.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
I think that's a good way to do it - I'm not sure I'll ever find my 'perfect' sketchbook that will hold everything I want it to! For now I just use create in the sketchbook that works best in the medium I want to use that day too 😄
@EmmaDurrans5 ай бұрын
Great video, Katie! Loved the painting you created too 😊
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you Emma! 🥰
@teresacraig86645 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this! For straight watercolor I really like the hahnemuhle sketchbooks. Even though the paper is not the typical gsm I go for, it takes a lot of water and handles watercolor beautifully.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Teresa! I have been meaning to test out Hahnemuhle for a while so it's great to hear your rec 😄
@Jos-P2 ай бұрын
I really loved watching you create. I found this video as I was looking at the Pith sketchbooks and wanted to see some reviews. I do a bit of watercolour, and have found that 300 gsm cotton is the best. I love my Etchr sketchbook, but it is Not, so has some tooth. It's vegan, if that matters, and the quality is great. But definitely a bit pricy. I know you were disappointed with the paper buckling and seep through, but I was amazed at how much you put on. It has definately inspired me. I was looking at Pith from some ink sketching and wash.
@KatieMoodyАй бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, it's lovely to hear your thoughts! I have one Etchr sketchbook that is really great for when I want to use a lot of water, as you say though it's got quite a rough sketchbook so not my go-to! You're right, this definitely did take a lot of media so I for sure put it through its paces 😆
@ChantelleArts5 ай бұрын
Such a fantastic review, really well explained ☺☺☺
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Aaah thanks Chantelle! 🥰
@jessicastrideart5 ай бұрын
I was really interested in seeing how the Pith sketchbook stood up to wet paint. It’s disappointing to see that it appears to go right through the page like the Royal Talens. I think I’ll go back to my trusty Seawhite with my next sketchbook. Thanks Katie for demonstrating this to us! x
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
My pleasure Jessica, thank you for watching and commenting! I've had lots of recommendations for Seawhite lately so I'll bear it in mind! 💜
@ColzoArt5 ай бұрын
Hey Katie, this was a helpful review, and your painting looks brilliant! Thank you. I’ve not heard of this brand before, my main sketchbook is the seawhite of brighton “all media acid free cartridge paper”. It’s 140gsm & 190 pages. I’ve used pretty much all media in it and everything I’ve tried has been good so far. It doesn’t like posca *if* you go back and forth a lot as it pills quite a lot.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰 I really like Seawhite of Brighton - I used to use a lot of their sketchbooks in university! Maybe I'll have to revisit - the one you've suggested sounds great! I find most paper does struggle with multiple layers of Posca, I guess the nib will pill most types!
@ColzoArt5 ай бұрын
@@KatieMoody no worries at all! Gem from @the colour cave on here sells them at a really affordable rate & it’s where I get all mine now. :) I’ve seen people use brush tipped acrylic markers that don’t seem to pill the paper so that might be an option at some point for me.
@juliart55 ай бұрын
Loooove the video and the outcome of this messy swatching!!! 🧡
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰
@miiaproductions5 ай бұрын
It’s so cool seeing the way you create mixed media pieces, so many different supplies here and the end result looks so good 😄 I feel like I don’t know how to do landscape pieces, but you really inspire me to just go for it and play around! Love all the colors and textures, the misty effect you created between the trees looks so cool, I really love it! 😄🩷
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Oh I'm so glad, I really recommend just going for it!! Playing and experimenting is the way I've learnt and it's amazing how much we pick up from creating like that 🥰
@gabmatth5 ай бұрын
seeing your process from start to finish is so amazing (especially since its so different from my own)
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Ah I'm so glad you enjoyed it! What is your usual process?
@suzannemarshall74585 ай бұрын
wonderful I want to do more mixed media. Beautiful spread
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I loooove mixed media, I hope you enjoy experimenting with it 😄
@sailorfan864 ай бұрын
I’d suggest the Fabriano Vergatone sketchbook. I Love’em. Can use pretty much any medium. It does take gouache, watercolor & acryl paints. Oil sticks & oil pastels go on it as well. If using oil paint, Gessoing the paper would be a good idea, obviously. Pencils, as long as they’re on the softer side. The paper is 30% vergin & 70% virgin fiber. It can take a lot of water. Considering the paper is on the thinner side.
@KatieMoody4 ай бұрын
Ooh I've never heard of this sketchbook! I'll look it up, thanks for the rec!
@papuknots81465 ай бұрын
Love the result! 🤩
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@linx78905 ай бұрын
I use this sketchbook and it’s so good for watercolour/ coloured pencils/ markers etc! Definitely recommend ❤
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to trying markers in here! I found the watercolour went through the paper a bit and marked the other side!
@LJ-xw3ou5 ай бұрын
You’re my hero! Best yet.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Aaah thank you so much!! 🥰
@jennifernichols84035 ай бұрын
Great video! Loved watching you❤
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🥰
@alicecilepin93705 ай бұрын
Ooooo so good! how the spread turned out! 👍 it is a shame that the paper couldn’t handle a lot of wet media tho, I was hopeful that maybe you’d found the perfect mixed media sketchbook for me lol I guess the search is still on! Really enjoyed the messy loose swatchy process it looked like fun and surprisingly turned out with a nice glow to it all…. Great! 👏
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Haha yes the search is still on but hopefully we'll find it one day 😆 Thanks for watching and your lovely comment! 🥰
@impish225 ай бұрын
I have never seen this brand, thanks for sharing Katie
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching 💜
@col_gardening5 ай бұрын
Just found your channel. Great videos! Super informative and your art is gorgeous.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Oh thank you so much! 🥰
@sabinesimon22225 ай бұрын
Hello Katie, It’s true that we’re always looking for the perfect sketchbook for mixed media! I just wanted to tell you that the Royal Talens sketchbook also comes in white paper! And for watercolor, the sketchbook I prefer at the moment is the Seawhite of Brighton. It is 140 gsm but it supports watercolor without deteriorating provided you do not use too much water and it even allows you to create small fusion effects. Personally I find it great and it is very white. Good evening and thank you ;)
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Sab! I've just bought a white paper Royal Talens so I can try it out 😄 (another sketchbook, oops 🤣). I'll keep your Seawhite of Brighton sketchbook in mind for the future too, thanks for sharing 🥰
@sabinesimon22225 ай бұрын
@@KatieMoody The only fault I found with the Seawhite of Brighton sketchbook is that it doesn't open flat, otherwise it's great.
@eviedivadoodles5 ай бұрын
I really love the final spread Katie. 😍 And how much you really threw at the page to test it out. 😎 I have the small one - begins with K? - but it’s in my ‘to use at some point’ pile.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Eve! Ah yes, the Kabuso! It looks like such a fun size! My 'to-use pile' is also growing 😆
@mzebony5 ай бұрын
I have the other two sizes and was wondering about this one. I use the white paper Art Creations sketchbooks, widely available to UK and EU. You threw everything at this sketchbook and it held up. I will not use the ink or heavy water, but will still throw mediums at it. Keep creating 💙💜💛
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🧡 Definitely impressed with how much I managed to throw at the one and it survived admirably 🤣 I've spoken to a few people about the Royal Talens sketchbooks with the white paper but have heard that it's not the same as the ivory, and holds less media!
@tylersketches945 ай бұрын
I really enjoy these sketchbooks. Good for watercolors and ink sketches. They're a bit hard to import to the US right now, hopefully they get a good retailer eventually.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Really great to hear your thoughts! Fingers crossed for a US retailer - there are so many brands that are tricky to get worldwide!
@Julie-vy3oz5 ай бұрын
Nice review. I’ve decided I don’t really care for the Royal Talens for any paint medium. Always on the hunt for a new brand.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I think my quest for the 'perfect' sketchbook will be life-long 🤣
@Julie-vy3oz5 ай бұрын
@@KatieMoody Right? And one that doesn’t cost a fortune!
@wild.soul.sketchbooks5 ай бұрын
I was always a big fan of Seawhite of Brighton and Moleskine sketchbooks, but my absolute favourites are now Pith (ive tried all sizes!) And Artway Studio❤️ (very cheap but seem to be slightly better paper than seawhite.) The talens sketchbooks are too cream and too thinner paper for me personally ❤xx
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the recommendations! I bought a landscape Artway sketchbook today so I can give it a try! 🧡
@wild.soul.sketchbooks5 ай бұрын
Oooo did you, how exciting m, I hope you like it. For the price I think these are a great sketchbook choice! Xx
@cindyfromsydney76935 ай бұрын
Thank you❤ I think I might get one…it’s about the same price as the Talons one for me and I like it lays flat and that it’s whiter. I love the finished work too! The acrylic marker? you used at the base of the tree on the right is which one and what colour please? It looks like a burnt sienna but I’m not sure and I really like it!
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Yes I love the way it lays so flat on the desk! Do you mean the brush pen I'm using a 15:25? If so it's a Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolour Marker in Sanguine 188 😊
@cindyfromsydney76935 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you ❤@@KatieMoody
@bethmegansmith46425 ай бұрын
Hello Kaite thank you for this video.I was hoping ...it would fiar better..... Like you I use the royal talons . .however I have a pad for the my copics , water color paper hot press for my pencils and cold prress for water color ....Thank you so much for sharing xxxx
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, so good to hear what you use too! I'm still on the hunt for the best sketchbook so I'll keep trying and sharing new ones I find! 🧡
@bethmegansmith46425 ай бұрын
@@KatieMoody thank you hon bless ... Happy weekend xxxx
@janisscilley435 ай бұрын
Hannemuler watercolor paper is my preference.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the rec, I've heard it's fantastic for wet mediums!
@ArtySubu5 ай бұрын
I have the Pith Pomelo and O like it for markers and gouache 💛 have you tried the Art Gecko sketchbooks? I really like them.
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
Ooh thanks Arty, I haven't!! Onto the list it goes 😄
@So_salty5 ай бұрын
Katie- or anyone who might know- please tell me the name and size of that big squishy brush you used when you came in with the kuretake!
@KatieMoody5 ай бұрын
It's a synthetic mop brush! This is the size 5, by the brand Artway 😊
@kathyhackney79504 ай бұрын
The pith line confuses me lol. I dont know what is what.
@KatieMoody4 ай бұрын
Haha I get that! When I saw them in an art shop I think it really helped to see them in person and feel the sizes, even if I then bought it online later!